similarly; same (idea); same (name)
un-Japanese in appearance or character
at that time; in those days
surroundings; environs; circumference
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
primary school; elementary school; grade school
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
accelerated; accelerating; gathering speed
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
expressing one's mind; speaking out
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
being left out; being ostracized
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
increasingly; more and more; decreasingly (when declining); less and less
to envy; to be envious (of); to be jealous (of)
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
vicious circle; vicious cycle
one's family (home) background (environment)
because of; owing to; due to
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
half-cooked; vague; halfhearted; indecisive